The Best Rated Memory Foam Pillows
Memory foam was first develop by NASA for astronauts. This material is made to support the body by molding to a person's shape and then bouncing back. Memory foam pillows help your neck and head by wrapping your body in comfort and promoting proper spine alignment. According to Liz Ackerman, sleep expert at Mattress Discounters in Sparks, Nevada, the best-rated memory foam pillow is Tempur-Pedic, based on Consumer Reports. Tempur-Pedic is her first choice, but she also likes Select Foam pillows such as the contour pillow and the comfort pillow.
Tempur-Pedic
Tempur-Pedic makes a very high-quality memory foam pillow. This pillow comes in various shapes and styles. Therapy pillows are made ergonomically to help support your neck and back. The comfort pillows are made with the same material, but they look much like a regular pillow you would buy at the store. The only difference is that these pillows are made with the memory foam material. Other styles, such as the Grand pillow and the Body pillow, are also available.
Select Foam
Select Foam makes a variety of memory foam pillows that are comparable to Tempur-Pedic pillows. You will find various shapes and styles on the Select Foam Web site, located in the References section. These pillows are dust-mite-resistant and they use the same type of memory foam as the Tempur-Pedic pillows. The contour pillow has a dip to cradle your neck. Liz rates these pillows very high because they use Select-HD foam, which is a type of high-quality foam.
Considerations
When using a memory foam pillow, you may want to consider putting a breathable cotton pillowcase on your pillow. Memory foam can trap heat, causing you to sweat. Change your pillowcase often and try to sleep on your back to minimize sweating. Memory foam pillows are designed to cushion the back of your head, but sleeping on them facedown can make it difficult for your skin to breathe.
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